Happy Solstice! The summer solstice arrived in the northern hemisphere on June 20, 2024 at 4:50pm, as the earth's north pole reached its greatest tilt toward the sun. The result of this phenomenon is that summer solstice is the longest day (daylight hours) of the year. (Alternatively, winter solstice is the shortest day of the [...]
World Turtle Day is an annual celebration, which takes place on May 23 every year. The celebration was founded more than 20 years ago by a husband and wife team who are strong advocates for the humane treatment of animals. (They founded the Animal Tortoise Rescue, an organization that has placed more than 4,000 tortoises [...]
April has been a busy month in the New Albany Floyd County Library! We started the month with a rare full Solar Eclipse practically in our back yard. We displayed amazing works of art during the Floyd County Elementary School Annual Art Show and Reception. We recognized Arab American Heritage Month with displays and stories. [...]
It is March, officially known as Women’s History Month, but perhaps more commonly known in Indiana as March Madness time. For those of you who are not into “sports ball” let me explain. Dr. James Naismith, invented basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891, but quickly noticed the rise in popularity of the sport in Indiana. [...]
Black History Month – Children’s Books You Should “Check Out” February is "Black History Month" as we all know. What you may not know is that "Black History" in America is "American History". Without the contributions of all members of America's "melting pot" this country would not be what it is today. What better way [...]
We have reached the end of 2023! As the New Year 2024 approaches, we all have the opportunity to reset, start anew, and focus on new habits. Even if you are not a “New Year’s Resolution” person, perhaps you have some reading goals you would like to set for yourself. For children, making [...]
As of Thanksgiving, I will have completed my first year serving as a Youth Services Librarian at the Floyd County Library! Prior to joining the public library team, I worked as a teacher and then a school librarian for elementary and middle schools. My initiation into public libraries was two extremely busy 2022 Holiday events: [...]
On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 11:00AM, The Floyd County Library will host the acclaimed local poet and Spoken Word Performer, KennyFresh! This is a free family friendly event, and one that you won't want to miss! Click Here for more information! If you are unfamiliar with Spoken Word Performance, rest assured you will NOT [...]